The inquest into the bashing death of an aged care resident in his bed is continuing. Jindalee staff say they were too busy during their morning rush to check on the wellbeing of a resident, who was later found dead, following a fight between two others in the same room. The way that Jindalee responded to the death has come under scrutiny in the ACT Coroner’s Court.
October 1, 2015
The Grafton Aged Care Home, NSWNMA, ANMF NSW Branch & HSU NSW Enterprise Agreement 2015 has been approved by Fair Work Deputy President Booth in Sydney.
October 1, 2015
Synovum Care Group is being subjected to an s.739 (application to deal with a dispute) by the Health Services Union in NSW.
October 1, 2015
Our Lady of Consolation Aged Care Services Ltd is fighting an s.394 (application for unfair dismissal remedy) issued by an ex-employee (Winfield).
October 1, 2015
Minda Incorporated and United Voice take their s.739 (application to deal with a dispute) before Fair Work Commissioner Cambridge at 10am today.
September 30, 2015
Despite dismissing Miguel Villatoro, the Illawarra Retirement Trust is now “on the hook” for an injury incurred whilst he was assisting a dementia resident. The NSW Workers Compensation Commission has accepted his claim and is currently determining the quantum.
September 30, 2015
Twelve beds set to reopen at the Launceston General Hospital this week are lying empty because there are not enough nurses to staff them.
September 30, 2015
A carer accused of sexual offences against a 19-year-old man with an intellectual disability has pleaded not guilty to 11 charges in a Melbourne court. The County Court heard Serge Ranwala, 49, was alleged to have twice supplied the drug ice to the man who smoked it before being sexually assaulted. Prosecutor Danielle Guesdon told a jury that offences were twice committed in the staff room at the eastern suburbs’ Department of Human Services’ facility and a third time at Mr Ranwala’s house in Ringwood.
